Today's ‘March meet the maker’ is ‘How it’s made!’ So here is a little bit of video of me drawing (and re-drawing!) the cat's face for one of my cross stitch patterns. #marchmeetthemaker2026 #marchmeetthemaker #crossstitch #behindthescenes

Social media is a challenge for me. I’m autistic and spend most of my life trying to blend into the background. But now I run a business where I have to shout ‘look at me!’ on the internet, which doesn’t always come easily. Seeing one of my patterns stitched and shared this week made my day though!

Don’t forget - free cross stitch pattern for March! ko-fi.com/felineandfloss

Today’s #MarchMeetTheMaker2026 is Design Details. Balancing how much shading a design has with how much confetti stitching it creates is an important part of my pattern design process. I want designs to look good, but also to be enjoyable to actually stitch!

A small highlight from our trip to the @crabmuseum.bsky.social at the weekend. I saw this postcard and immediately knew what I was doing with it! #CrossStitch #StitchSky #EatTheRich #Craftivism #StitchTheResistance

Today’s #MarchMeetTheMaker prompt is ‘Who is it for?’ I design cross stitch patterns for people who love stitching and want projects that feel a bit more personal and reflect who they are. Whoever my customers are, I’m glad that you exist! #CrossStitch #StitchSky #CraftSky

Someone just bought my ‘no’, ‘fuck you make me’ and ‘powered by spite’ patterns in one order. Whoever you are, this is a brilliant combination, and you might just be my new favourite person. Please reveal yourself so I can admire your commitment to angry stitching!

Today’s prompt for #MarchMeetTheMaker2026 is ‘currently working on!’ Right now I’m designing some cross stitch scissor fobs, and putting together a tutorial to go with the patterns so people can turn their stitching into a finished scissor fob or key ring. What designs would you like to see?

I felt this project wasn’t quite twee enough, so I added pastel blue ribbon and a bow. Hands up if you would hang this on your wall! Pattern link here: felineandfloss.etsy.com/listing/4467... #crossstitch #craftivism #catcrossstitch #stitchsky #craftsky

New pattern drop! ‘Full of whimsy and political rage!’ felineandfloss.etsy.com/listing/4467... #CrossStitch #StitchSky #Craftivism

#MarchMeetTheMaker2026 I started out designing fairly generic patterns - nothing too loud or too political. It felt safe, but not like me. I realised that I’d rather design things that matter to me, even if some people scroll past. I’d rather have my people than please everyone! #CrossStitch

Today’s prompt for #MarchMeetTheMaker2026 is 'behind the scenes. I do tend to get distracted before finishing projects completely, but this time I finished it properly! No half-done 'I'll get round to that later' energy at all! Now I just need to get round to hanging it on the wall... #crossstitch

#MarchMeetTheMaker2026 Hi, I’m Vic (she/her), the person behind Feline and Floss, a cross stitch business run from Kent, UK (usually from my sofa with a cat on my lap!) I’m AuDHD, a full time carer and home educator, and I design patterns that show that craft can be comforting AND political!

March’s FREE CROSS STITCH PATTERN is here! Downloadable from my Ko-fi shop (link in bio) #CrossStitch #Craftivism #RFK #StitchSky #CraftSky

Chomp chomp! felineandfloss.etsy.com/listing/4401... #CrossStitch #TransRights

Last week I promised you all that I would not get distracted from the vintage kitten pattern. I have failed to keep that promise. So now I have two half stitched patterns. (But this one is going to be cute too, right?) #CrossStitch #StitchSky

Which one is you? ‘I read banned books,’ ‘I read past my bedtime’ or ‘Fuck off I’m reading!’

A little bit more progress here. I promise that I’ll get the pattern in the shop soon! I need to stop getting distracted though… 15 half finished patterns, 2 of them being stitched right now. AND plans for some scissor fobs too! Off to Hobbycraft now for supplies. What are your plans for the day?

Today I’m working on this! What are you stitching at the moment? #CrossStitch #CatCrossStitch

OH NO! I accidentally left January’s free pattern up. Guess that means there are two free patterns on my Ko-fi right now. Such a shame. ko-fi.com/felineandfloss #CrossStitch #StitchSky #FuckICE

Pattern link in bio! #CrossStitch #CrossStitchPattern

Hands up if you too were wronged by 1980s Tory policy 😢 We survived, the milk did not. Some of us are still processing this. This one’s for us. Click the shop link in bio for the pattern. #CrossStitch #CrossStitchPattern #FuckTheTories #BritishPolitics #SchoolMilk

Today is a designing day! Here’s a sneak peek of what I’m working on… #CrossStitch #SneakPeek #CatCrossStitch

These ‘Tiny Patchworks’ cross stitch patterns are SO satisfying to stitch! Shop link in bio. #CrossStitch #CrossStitchPattern

The angry ginger kitty is back! 😍🥰 #CrossStitch #Xstitch #CrossStitchPattern #CatCrossStitch #StitchTheResistance

I don’t just make political patterns! Sometimes I make adorable potato cats and frame them with pom-poms. #CrossStitch #CrossStitchPattern #CatCrossStitch #Xstitch

Hey peeps, free pattern for you all! Because sometimes cross stitch is self-care, and sometimes it is… whatever this is! ko-fi.com/felineandfloss #CrossStitch #CrossStitchPattern #SlowCraft #Craftivism #FuckICE

I’ve been told that some of my cross stitch patterns are too political. So today, I’ve decided to do a series of facts about cats instead! #CrossStitch #Cat #CatCrossStitch #PoliticalCrossStitch

This pattern is currently FREE in the @felineandfloss.bsky.social Ko-fi shop It’ll stay there until the end of January, then I’ll be switching it out for a new free pattern for February. If this one’s been on your ‘I’ll grab it later’ list, this is your gentle nudge! #CrossStitch #FuckICE

These new patterns were created at the request of my friend @kirstylunn.bsky.social (founder of @molkeofficial.bsky.social) who is disabled and a disability advocate. They came from conversations around about bodies that don’t behave predictably and language that people still treat as uncomfortable.

“Quack!” (That means “don’t be a ****” in duck language.) Pattern available from here… www.felineandfloss.etsy.com or here… www.ko-fi.com/felineandfloss #CrossStitch

Did this hoop need pom-pom trim? Yes/also yes. Let me know in the comments! #CrossStitch #CraftSky #StitchSky

Turns out finished cross stitch pieces don’t magically wash, iron and frame themselves! Rude! I have a stack of finished pieces that have been waiting for me to roll up my sleeves and deal with them, and today is that day. Do you wash and frame straight away, or do you also have a doom pile?

Head to my bio for links! #CrossStitch

Free cross stitch pattern for you all! I got angry and got round to finishing this pattern. I’ve put it here for free, instead of in the usual Feline And Floss shop. ko-fi.com/s/05d7b6cddf #CrossStitch #CrossStitchPattern #FuckICE

I’m on a roll this week with another new pattern release! Meet the friendliest Grim Reaper that you’ll ever cross stitch. 🐈‍⬛❤️ This pattern is live in my Etsy shop (link in bio). #CrossStitch #NewPattern #GrimReaperCrossStitch #CatCrossStitch #StitchSky #CatSky #CraftSky

I made a cross stitch pattern of a potato cat. I stand by this decision. If you also own a potato cat, drop a 🥔 🐈 in the comments! (Or a pic of them, because I do love a potato cat pic!) ❤️ #CrossStitch #StitchSky #CraftSky #PotatoCat #CatCrossStitch

It’s not perfect, but it was fun to do! I tried a variation on the laced back hoop finish. I can never decide the best way to finish the back, so some of my projects have laced backs, some have felt, some are hot glued… all a bit chaotic! How do you finish the backs of your hoops? #CrossStitch

The good thing about ADHD is having about a million ideas for new patterns. The bad thing about ADHD is having about a million partially finished patterns, all at various stages of development, all sat in a folder, quietly judging me! This is a little sneak peek of one of them. #CrossStitch

May 2026 be softer, fairer, and involve significantly less nonsense. You deserve rest, joy, and things that make your brain go quiet for a bit. Go gently. Stitch slowly. Rest when you need to. Happy New Year from Feline and Floss!

Well it’s safe to say my photography skills are a bit shit, but this is my free 2026 cross stitch WIP tracker. Circular, printable, tracks up to 12 projects. Designed for progress without pressure. If you’d like the free PDF comment below and message me your email (no spam I promise!) #CrossStitch

I’ve made a free printable 2026 stitching progress tracker for up to 12 cross stitch projects, designed to celebrate progress, not pressure. If you’d like the PDF, comment below then DM me your email privately. No mailing list or spam, just a thank you to everyone who has supported F&F this year!

A roundup of my most popular patterns of 2025! These are the designs you’ve loved, bought and stitched the most. Which is your favourite? Is there one you’ve been meaning to stitch? #CrossStitch #CrossStitchPattern

If you’re making, organising, or holding things together for everyone else right now, this is your reminder that you count too. A new stitching project can be time to breathe. 15% off with SELFCARE felineandfloss.etsy.com?coupon=SELFC... #CrossStitch #SelfCare #SlowCraft

15% off my shop with code SELFCARE (link to shop in bio) At Christmas we spend a lot of time thinking about everyone else. You’re allowed to look after yourself too. If stitching helps you slow down or rest, treat yourself to a pattern you’ve had your eye on. #CrossStitch #SelfCare #TreatYourself

At Christmas we spend a lot of time thinking about everyone else. You’re allowed to look after yourself too. If stitching helps you slow down or rest, treat yourself to a pattern you’ve been saving. 15% off my shop with code SELFCARE felineandfloss.etsy.com?coupon=SELFC... #CrossStitch #SelfCare

Quack! 🦆 Click the shop link in my bio to find this pattern! #DuckCrossStitch #CrossStitch #CrossStitchPattern #StitchSky

My cats are about as helpful putting up the Christmas tree as they are when I’m stitching with nice long pieces of embroidery thread!

Just look at these tiny pom-poms! Aren’t they amazing?! I’m tempted to add pom-poms to everything I own now. Have you added trim to any of your finished pieces? I’d love to see! #CrossStitch #Pompoms #TransRights #BlueShark

A reminder that ‘no’ is ok! If today is a low energy day for you, that’s ok, I hope you’re finding space to recharge. #CrossStitch #SlowCraft #No #CrossStitchPattern #FelineAndFloss